2021 GUIDE TO TOP COMPETITIONS
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Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition |
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The 48th Annual Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition takes place in South Bend, IN, May 14-16, 2021. For everyone's safety, this year's competition will occur virtually. The competition is open to ensembles with three to six members, and includes both senior and junior divisions. $39,300 in prize money will be awarded.
MAIN OFFICE
119 Haggar Hall
Notre Dame, IN 46556
UNITED STATES
574-631-0984
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ELIGIBILITY
The competition is open to instrumental ensembles only. Eligibility is open to U.S. and non-U.S. residents. Ensembles will consist of 3 to 6 musicians. The Fischoff Competition is unable to accommodate ensembles that have more than one piano, are vocal in nature, or require more than three minutes set-up and tear-down time. All members of the ensemble must perform on separate instruments throughout the competition, but can use various instruments. No individual may enter or compete in more than one ensemble.
-Junior Division ensemble members must not be more than age 18 on May 14, 2021.
-Senior Division ensemble members must not be more than age 35 on May 14, 2021. The average age of Senior Division ensemble members must not exceed 30 years on May 14, 2021. (The ensemble's age must average less than 31 years old). Senior Division ensembles may include members who are age 18 or younger.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano • Strings |
PANDEMIC & SAFETY
Due to the pandemic, is this competition:
✔ Scheduled?
✔ Accepting applications?
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DETAILS |
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First prize | $10,000 to $50,000 |
| Smallest prize | Less than $5,000 |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Jury chair(s) | Not provided |
| Additional jurors | Senior String Division
Julio Elizalde, piano
Liz Freivogel, viola
Michael Kannen, cello
Rachel Barton Pine, violin
Senior Wind Division
Valerie Coleman, flute
Louis Hanzlik, trumpet
Chien-Kwan Lin, saxophone
Gail Williams, horn
Junior String Division
Pamela Highbaugh Aloni, cello
James Howsmon, piano
Karen Kim, violin
Junior Wind Division
Peter Ellefson, trombone
Kari Landry, clarinet
Zachary Shemon, saxophone
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| Jury size | 11 or more |
| Application fee | Trios $125; Quartets $165; Quintets $205; Sextets $245 |
| Application deadline | March 3, 2021 |
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SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
For the safety of all, this year's competition will occur virtually. Jurors will award prizes based upon entry materials. |
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FINALS (live rounds)
For the safety of all, this year's competition will occur virtually. Jurors will award prizes based upon entry materials. |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
| ✖ | Semifinals | ✔ | Semifinals streamed |
| ✖ | Finals | ✔ | Finals streamed |
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